American Soldiers Dress and Act Like Nazis to Assist In Training

American Soldiers Dress and Act Like Nazis to Assist In Training

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The video describes a 30-man platoon of American soldiers who speak German and are used to train new recruits by simulating enemy tactics. This platoon, known as the vermaak platoon, is an army initiative to prepare rookies for real combat situations. The members are volunteers who are fully immersed in Nazi roles, complete with battle helmets and swastikas. They conduct realistic war games five nights a week in Kaplan's field to enhance the training experience.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary language spoken by the 30-man platoon?

Italian

Spanish

German

French

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main objective of the bogus vermaak platoon?

To entertain the troops

To conduct reconnaissance missions

To provide logistical support

To train rookies to be alert against enemies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the members of the platoon described in terms of their ideology?

Uninterested in politics

Anti-Nazi

Neutral

Completely nazified

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the platoon members wear to enhance the realism of their role?

Camouflage uniforms

Battle helmets and swastikas

Civilian clothes

Traditional army uniforms

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How often do the make-believe Nazis conduct raids to simulate war games?

Every night

Once a week

Five nights a week

Three times a week